What is the food and fruit quality like at budget all-inclusive hotels in Turkey?

Some hotels charging €2500 per stay offer poor food variety, no fruit, limited alcohol selection, no entertainment, and no pier. Comparable value can reportedly be found at decent 3-star hotels for around €1200.

By mid-June, Migros supermarket had cherries, peaches, nectarines, and apricots — but the hotel still wasn't serving them. Watermelons appeared at dinner but were unripe. Most hotel desserts are heavily artificial; cold appetizers are also poor. Baklava is the one sweet worth trying. If something runs out at the buffet, it often isn't restocked, so arrive early for meals.

Budget 5-star hotels in Turkey catering to German tourists typically have a poor fruit selection — strawberries and cherries are rarely available. At local markets in early season (June), strawberries and cherries cost around €5, up from €1–2 in previous years. Prices across Turkey have risen noticeably even accounting for the weak euro.